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SECTION 6
Troubleshooting
WARNING
!
Beware of unannounced starting of the unit. The unit may cycle the fans and operating com-
pressor unexpectedly as control requirements dictate. Press OFF key on the cab command,
turn vehicle engine off or disconnect power plug and open circuit breaker.
CAUTION
!
Under no circumstances should anyone attempt to service the microprocessor module and
cab command. Should a problem develop with the control system, contact your nearest Carrier
Transicold dealer for replacement components.
6.1
Introduction
Under normal circumstances, unit problems will be indicated by an active alarm in the alarm list. Suggested trou-
bleshooting actions for each alarm indication are provided in
. Suggested corrective actions for mechan-
ical type problems are listed under subject headings in
.
Table 6–1 Alarm Indications
Alarm
Description
Corrective Action
Reference
Section
A00
No Malfunction
All components functioning normally
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A01
Low Pressure Switch (LP) or High
Pressure Switch (HP1) Open
(Road)
Unit undercharged
Liquid line filter drier restricted
TXV strainer plugged with foreign material/ice.
TXV malfunction
Verify operation of evaporator fans.
--
Failed switch
A02
Low Pressure Switch (LP) or High
Pressure Switch (HP1) Open
Unit overcharged
Verify operation of condenser fan
--
Non-condensibles in system
Discharge check valve failed closed (standby
only)
Replace
Failed switch
A03
Standby
Units Only
Electric motor overload
Thermal overload open in motor windings.
Current overload tripped.
Verify line voltage
A04
Road Compressor Clutch (CLHR)
Malfunction
Current draw of road clutch coil either high or low
Replace
A05
Standby
Units Only
Standby Contactor (MC) high
amp draw
Contactor coil either high or low (0.2A for 3
phase; 0.5A for 1 phase)
--
Verify plunger moves freely
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Replace contactor
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